Home Building and Renovation Managers
(NOC 0712)
in All ManagementHome building and renovation managers own, operate, and manage companies that build new residential homes or renovate existing residential homes. They may prepare bids for home construction or renovation projects; consult with customers, architects, and engineers; employ and supervise subcontractors; and perform carpentry or other trade work.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
$816
Minimum$22,584
Median$76,147
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Home building and renovation managers own, operate, and manage companies that build new residential homes or renovate existing residential homes. They may prepare bids for home construction or renovation projects; consult with customers, architects, and engineers; employ and supervise subcontractors; and perform carpentry or other trade work.
Job duties
Home building and renovation managers:
- Manage a residential home building or renovating company.
- Prepare bids for home construction or renovation projects.
- Consult with customers, architects and engineers about plans.
- Select, employ and supervise trade subcontractors for specialized tasks like plumbing, heating and electrical work.
- Plan work schedules and coordinate the activities of subcontractors.
- Check work performed by subcontractors to make sure it is complete and follows plans and specifications.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and trade subcontractors.
- Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies to promote company's products and services.
- May perform carpentry or other trade work during home construction or renovation activities.
Sample job titles
- home building contractor
- home renovation contractor
- home renovator
- residential home builder
- residential homes contractor
- residential renovation contractor
Skills
- You should have good interpersonal skills as well as effective spoken and written communication skills. Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others are important. You should also be able to organize projects, solve problems, and make decisions.
Job requirements
- Extensive experience in the home construction industry, including experience as a general supervisor, is usually required for self-employment as a home builder or a home renovator.
- Leading in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification may be an asset in bidding on building and renovation projects.
Other considerations
- Extensive experience in the home construction industry, including experience as a general supervisor, is usually required for self-employment as a home builder or a home renovator. Movement to senior management positions is possible with extensive experience and training in management.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$26,225 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$16,040 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$25,480 median annual incomeCape Breton
$15,599 median annual incomeSouthern
$16,000 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
65+
15-24
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
High school
$23,063 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$17,449 median annual incomeLess than high school
$22,005 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$31,015 median annual incomeBachelor
$26,162 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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